Top 5 Hidden Gems Things to do in Winter Park, Florida (FL)

May 4, 2022 Jacquiline Darosa

Winter Park is a suburban city in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 27,852 at the 2010 United States Census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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1. Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art

445 N Park Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789-3212 +1 407-645-5311 [email protected] http://www.morsemuseum.org
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5.0 based on 1,647 reviews

Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art

The Morse Museum is home to the world's most comprehensive collection of works by American artist and designer Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848–1933). Galleries feature works such as jewelry, pottery, paintings, art glass, leaded-glass lamps and windows; his chapel interior from the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago; and art and architectural objects from his Long Island country estate, Laurelton Hall. Exhibitions also include American art pottery, late 19th- and early 20th-century American painting, graphics, decorative art. Appointments required.

Reviewed By lindakQ494SU - Port Saint Lucie, United States

Though I must admit I love strolling the streets of Winter Park, a detour to visit the delightful Charles Hosmer Morse Museum is a delightful way to spend a couple of hours surrounded by exquisite Tiffany creations [and is also a nice air conditioned respite].

2. Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens

633 Osceola Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789-4429 +1 407-647-6294 [email protected] http://www.polasek.org
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4.5 based on 268 reviews

Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens

Founded in 1961, the Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens holds an art collection focusing primarily on American representational sculpture, with over 200 works by Czech-born American sculptor Albin Polasek. The museum also offers guided tours of the historic Polasek residence and chapel, an outdoor sculpture garden and a gift shop. The museum is the retirement home of 2004 Artists Hall of Fame recipient Albin Polasek, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is one of only 30 members of the National Trust’s Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios.

Reviewed By Kitch1957 - Orlando, United States

We didn’t know much about Albin Polasek before this visit. We discovered that he was an accomplished sculptor, artist and much more. His legacy is alive and thriving at this museum. The grounds are peaceful and dotted amongst the beautiful surroundings are his magnificent sculptures. Our docent Denise, was informative and truly admires the man and his works. She told us many stories about the man and the pieces in his collection, so that his interesting life came alive thanks to her commentary. This was the first trip to a local museum we went to in over a year, because of the pandemic. It was delightful and worth the wait!

3. Kraft Azalea Gardens

Alabama Drive, Winter Park, FL +1 407-599-3334 http://cityofwinterpark.org/pages/departments/parks_and_recreation/parks/Kraft_Azalea_Garden.aspx
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4.5 based on 118 reviews

Kraft Azalea Gardens

Reviewed By SooJBee - Orlando, United States

Beautiful, beautiful place. Our daughter just got married here last week. She did all the arrangements over the phone, since we live in Indiana. We were over the top pleased with the beautiful place. All the cypress trees, the moss, the lake, the white egrets were just starting to gather in the trees for mating season. Not much parking space.

4. Cornell Fine Arts Museum

1000 Holt Ave # 2765 Rollins College, Winter Park, FL 32789-4499 +1 407-646-2526 [email protected] http://www.rollins.edu/cornell-fine-arts-museum
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Cornell Fine Arts Museum

The Cornell Fine Arts Museum at Rollins College is a teaching museum that stimulates transformative encounters with works of art while integrating art learning into daily life for campus and community. Set on the Rollins College campus, the Museum offers an intimate and unique experience in Winter Park. Among the more than 5,500 works ranging from antiquity to contemporary–2% of which is on view at any given time–we hold the only European Old Masters collection in the Orlando area, a sizable American art collection, and the forward-looking Alfond Collection of Contemporary Art, shown both at the Museum and at The Alfond Inn at Rollins a few blocks from campus. As an educational unit of Rollins, we strive to engage visitors of all ages with our collection and to share our innovative exhibitions, which feature a selection of works from the early Renaissance to cutting-edge contemporary. As exhibitions change seasonally, visitors are encouraged to view the website prior to visiting.

Reviewed By stormcloud55 - Tampa, United States

All the way from Tampa, we’re spending Valentine’s Day weekend in Winter Park at a quaint downtown boutique hotel. The fine arts museum is located on Rollins College just a 10 minute walk from downtown. Just a beautiful college campus, a must see. You’re allowed to just walk the campus. The museum had a couple of exhibitions that we both really enjoyed. There is no admission! We did leave a $20 bill in the donation jar.

5. Scenic Boat Tour

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4.5 based on 1,158 reviews

Scenic Boat Tour

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